Employ an exercise in word formation

Fill in all the gaps employ

Some companies prefer to

employees

employer

employment

people with experince rather than better qualified graduates.

We can see from this chart that the rate of

Some companies do not reward their
In this situation it is the duty of the

fell in the third quarter.

as well as others do.
to ensure that female workers are not discriminate

against.
is a serious problem in some countries in Europe.
Job and work

Unemployment

Environment
Work-life balance

Fill in the blank with the following words

hours
placement
workforce
workplace

working week

Sadly there is still a large amount of discrimination against women in the

Employers can relieve the pressure on employees by ensuring that they have a pleasant
working

In some professions, such as law, the

of work are much longer than in

others.
There's much to be said for the proposal that the

should be reduced to 35

hours.
A sensible

can help employees work more efficiently.

Many large organisations have work

programmes that give students

before they start their career.

Unemployment has been on the increase in many countries and sometimes up to 10% of
the

is out of work.

Fill in all the gaps descriptions

For some people job

satisfaction

job seekers

security

is more important than financial reward.

It is hard to underestimate the value of job

as it is so important to enjoy what

you do for a living.

Some employees have very broad job
Employers can attract

.
with attractive employment packages.

Career words
These words should come in useful when describing career paths.

Fill in the blanks with these words

Candidates career
experience
promoting
provide
Redundancies
resignation
retirement
These companies need to change the interview process so that they hire the
right

It is not always the case that a university degree is the best

finance.

qualification

in the world of

Some graduates find it difficult to find a job because they do not have any relevant
work
Employers need to

training to ensure that their staff are able to adpat to these

new technologies.
In many countries the age of

is now 68 or even 70.

There is a danger that employees will hand in their

There is an argument for

and look for a new job.

employees who show the most potential.

One side-effect of adopting these new technologies is that it has led to

mass
Some people decide on a

in the manufacturing industry.

change when they reach middle age.

Money words
There are a variety of different words we use to describe money and work.

Fill in the blank with these words: full time

time pension
Not everyone though is primarily interested in the

perk

incentive
salary

offer

part

on offer when they choose a

job.
The government needs to ensure that all employers

their staff a fair wage, no

matter how unskilled they are.

Some people prefer
for

work even though the pay is less than

employment.

One solution is to offer workers a bonus as an

to make them work more

efficiently.
Nowadays it is much less common for companies to offer a company car as a
Many people are returning to work after they have retired because their

does not

meet their needs.

Adjectives to describe jobs

Matching exercise
One of the most rewarding aspects of the job
is the threat of losing your job
While the job is challenging
is that it gives you the chance to work with
children
A great deal of office work is repetitive
there is no doubt that it can be equally
rewarding
It is the type of opportunity that
would suit an ambitious university graduate

One of the most stressful aspects of the modern

workplace

and offers little variety

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Across:
1. When you move to a higher level in a
company and get paid more, you have
received a ___________.
3. A general word to describe salary and
wages. It can be used both as a verb and a
noun.

Down:
2. If a job is ___________, it gives you job
satisfaction and it may be well-paid too.
3. A _______ is the money you receive after
you retire.
5. This is a strong desire to do something. It's

4. This is a general word for employees and

it is often used in education. One common
phrase is "a member of _______"
8. A job is __________ when it involves a
lot of pressure.

9. One reason why you may resign from a

job is if the ___________ is too much.
11. In order to get a job you may need some
______________ first. Some students do
internships so that they can gain work
_____________ before they start their
careers.
13. Some jobs may seem ____________,
especially if they involve a lot of travel
and you are in the public eye.
14. Most people agree that it is important to
maintain a work-life ________.
19. Some people choose to change their
__________, others are happy to stay in
the same job all their working lives.
20. If you are paid weekly, you may receive
wages. If, however, you are paid monthly,
it is normally called your ___________.
21. Many people start their careers as a
_____________. It can be an important
step in your career because the skills you
learn then are often vital.
22. One of the most important aspects of any
job is the working ___________. Where
you work and the people you work with
are an important part of job satisfaction.
24. There are a number of different words to
describe different types of companies. An
______________ is typically a large
company.
25. Job _____________ can involve many
different things. For some people a
pleasant working environment is most
important, other people enjoy jobs that are
challenging.
26. Your __________, or the people you work
with, are an important part of your
working life.

a quality most employers look for in their

employees.
6. This is another word to describe a
company. It is frequently used to describe
smaller companies and professional
organisations, for instance a law ______.
7. If you work __________, you can choose
your hours of work. (The word is made
from two different words - flexible and
time.)
9. A __________ is a benefit you receive for
working for a company. For instance, you
may get a free parking space.
10. A ______________ is part of a company.
For example, many commercial companies
will have a special marketing
______________.
12. This is another word for your occupation.
If you have a ___________, you will
normally have done a lot of training and
have formal qualifications.
15. Your ___________ is the company (or
person) that gives you a job.
16. If a job is ______________, it may be
difficult, but it may also be quite
enjoyable.
17. For most jobs nowadays, it is important
that you have a ____________. For many
people this will involve going to university
or college and getting a degree.
18. If a job is _____________, it means that
you do the same thing over and over again.
23. A _________ is another word for perk. It
is normally financial and you may receive
an annual ________ at the end of the year.

SPEAKING PART
Describe your ideal job. You should say:

what this job is

whether you would need any qualifications

whether it would be easy to find work

and say why you would enjoy this job in particular.